Question about rust

Apr 24th, 2003, 08:12 AM

Unfortunatly i've noticed quite a bit of rust in both the door wells all the the way at the bottim-left corner right before thedoor joints. Now it's on the body frame is there any way to get rid of it completely. And the rust is coming from the inside out if that means anything.

spnx · Apr 24th, 2003, 08:25 AM

The only way to properly address it is to have it cut out, and fresh metal welded in.

Yearly oil-based rustproofing, ensuring your drainholes are clean, and regular washing will help prevent it from happening again.

Apr 24th, 2003, 08:47 AM

how much does something like this cost?

spnx · Apr 24th, 2003, 09:06 AM

You have to get an estimate from a bodyshop. It's impossible to tell without seeing it.

Best to get at least three estimates to make sure you're not paying too much.

urbanracerone · Apr 27th, 2003, 02:40 PM

Thats the best thing to do. Try to get it done soon before it spreads more! TEAM G4L NYC

May 1st, 2003, 08:34 AM

The other alternative is to use one of the products thats coats the existing rust and turns the rust(iron oxide) into a more benign oxide. It basically turns the rust spot black, and then you can paint over it. This does NOT stop the rust... but slows it progress significantly.

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Originally posted by spnx
The only way to properly address it is to have it cut out, and fresh metal welded in.

Yearly oil-based rustproofing, ensuring your drainholes are clean, and regular washing will help prevent it from happening again.

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